The bright nights are here and we all will have a little longer in the evening to enjoy the outdoors. With the forecasted weather we need to be aware to drive to the conditions.

For the local sports fans it has been great news the Shield [Ranfurly] has been won and it is heading back down south.

Monday morning saw Police deal with a disturbance at a Cardrona Road address that led to a male being detained due to his degree of intoxication.

Police also received a report of a male loitering on the deck of an address at Kereru Crescent apparently intoxicated.

Police apprehended a motorist for excess breath alcohol.

Tuesday saw Police deal with damage to the signage at New World Supermarket on Dungarvon Street and deal with a motorist who became confused and drove on the wrong side of the roadway, then later in the day apprehended another motorist for excess breath alcohol.

Wednesday saw Police deal with three minor vehicle collisions, driver inattention was a factor.

Thursday Police received a report of theft of a jacket from Woody’s Bar. If you have taken the wrong one by mistake return it please. Police also received a report of a sheep shot through the eye on Kane Road during the early hours of the morning. If you have been shooting in this area please clearly identify your targets and gain the owner’s permission before shooting on any land.

Friday night saw police deal with two males who had become extremely intoxicated at our bars. They had to be removed and returned to their owners! Level One meant our bars were busy and we were able to enjoy this greater freedom. Please drink responsibly so you can keep yourself safe and lets keep our community at level one.

Saturday saw police apprehend another motorist for excess breath alcohol. Police also dealt with a motorist who crashed his vehicle on Riverbank Road. It is wise if such an incident occurs to make contact with the police so that they are not searching for you.

The same also applies to those of you getting out on the lake; on Saturday a full search & rescue response was initiated after a sailor capsized his catamaran. He then swam to shore, drove home and returned with a speedboat. He didn’t think to alert anyone that he was ok, all the while his vessel lay capsized off Eely Point.

Our local Harbourmaster Craig Blake is always welcoming people to get in touch with him to save any alarm being raised.

With the wild weather that has arrived early this week, there is an increased risk of avalanches in the backcountry. No one should be venturing in to the peaks until the conditions have settled. Check here for the latest conditions.

Have a safe week, be careful not to drink and drive, and treat each other with the kindness you would like to be shown yourself.